RIC I (second edition) Augustus 298 — Augustus Aureus

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What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 298?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 298 is a Gold Aureus of Augustus (19 BC-4 BC) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 298.

How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 298?

The obverse depicts Head of Augustus, oak-wreathed, right with the inscription CAESAR AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Tortoise-shell lyre with the inscription TVRPILIANVS IIIVIR.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 298?

RIC I (second edition) Augustus 298 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.86g, diameter 20mm, die axis 2 h, struck.